Edmund's Female Companion

After Marquis Gelorge's flawless introduction, the welcome banquet finally began. The local nobles, who had been waiting for a long time, began mingling with the nobles from the Vela Region. Some young noblewomen and ladies even quickly took to the dance floor with the Vela nobles.

Just as Victor was about to look for James, he noticed that James was already in the ballroom's dance floor, holding a beautiful young noblewoman as they danced gracefully.

Seeing James's smug expression, Victor knew that he probably would not be able to get away anytime soon!

Meanwhile, Alex had been talking with Marquis Gelorge, Commander Laou Allen, and Marquis Guilford, with Marquis Lloyd at his side.

Victor had no desire to join them. He had long noticed the dazzling spread of food around the ballroom, and he was already hungry. Besides, Edmund had praised Beckman's local cuisine in front of him before, naturally whetting Victor's appetite.

He simply took Brando by the hand and headed toward the buffet table, planning to let his godson properly enjoy the kingdom's delicacies!

Victor was wearing a formal hunting outfit at the moment, fitted and luxurious. Combined with his tall, slender figure and handsome features, he naturally drew the attention of quite a few local noblewomen. Even though he was holding a child's hand, enthusiastic young noblewomen kept coming to invite him to dance.

All Victor wanted to do was eat. With Veronica about to give birth, he truly had no desire to start a fleeting romance here. Thus, he rejected every young noblewoman's invitation. His forceful refusals made quite a few of them run off pale-faced!

After several rounds, no one finally came looking for him anymore, and Victor was able to enjoy the food at ease. He directly got Brando a large crab and let